Zombies Anonymous: Last Rites of the Dead
In an imagined reality where zombies coexist with ordinary mortal folk, the undead are considered second-class citizens. Angela finds this out the hard way when she's shot by her boyfriend and must learn to adjust to her new zombie lifestyle. She tempers her hunger for human flesh with Zombies Anonymous meetings and tries to pass for living in the mortal world.
Why it matters
A sharp blend of social satire and undead horror that uses zombies to dissect prejudice and identity with a darkly comic bite.
- Turns the undead trope into a metaphor for marginalized communities, layering horror with social commentary.
- A standout indie effort mixing comedy, drama, and gore in a way that predates many later “zombie with a conscience” tales.
- Practical gore effects hold their own against the modest budget, delivering satisfying zombie grime without digital shortcuts.
- For fans of genre mashups that balance heart with horror — think *Shaun of the Dead* meets *Fido* with a sharper political edge.
Director
2 horror films in catalog
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
43
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
29
Supernatural
0
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
28
Survival
33
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